Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper at Adelanto Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

8/10/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/4/2026

Contact

Gloria Ortega

760-246-8691 10216

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Single Rate

22.47 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

$22.47 per hour, Range VI - Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

12 Months, 8 Hours/Day

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

District Office - MOT

Work Schedule

5:00am - 1:30pm

Test Location (by District invitation only)

District Office (11824 Air Expressway Adelanto, CA 92301)

Tentative Testing Date (by invitation only)

Thursday (8/13/26) by 3pm

Deadline for Uploading an Unexpired Test Score

Monday (8/10/26) by 3pm

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, drives to District facilities and performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds, landscaping, gardening and irrigation work. The scope of work is limited and the duties are standardized, and generally follow specific guidelines or established procedures. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The listed examples are intended to represent typical duties assigned to the classification and may not include all duties that may be assigned. Not every position performs all of the duties listed. Performs other duties as assigned. (E) Identifies essential functions. • Prepares and maintains landscape (E) • Controls garden and lawn pests and weeds; determines quantity and type of fertilizer and insecticides to be used. (E) • Transplants shrubs, trees and flowering plants; prunes shrubs and trees. (E) • Irrigates trees and shrubs; checks condition of sprinkler systems, makes minor repairs and notifies appropriate staff for more complex repairs. (E) • Prepares watering schedules; operates power mower, trimmer, and edging equipment; lubricates and makes minor repairs to gardening tools. (E) • Drives pick-up truck with trailer to transport equipment and trash. (E) • Requisitions supplies through Lead Groundskeeper. • Uses computers for training and work orders. • Uses two-way radio for communication. • May process work orders; may enter and track computer data. • Attends staff meetings, in-service activities, workshops, conferences and other training as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Three years in gardening and /or grounds maintenance work. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of or ability to read, learn and follow department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and operations. • Knowledge of methods, supplies, tools used in planting, cultivating and maintaining landscape. • Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance requirements and ability to use a variety of motorized equipment and hand tools including, but not limited to: trucks, lawn mowers, edgers/trimmers, leaf blowers and sweepers. • Knowledge of and ability to use radio communications. • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions. • Ability to work with interruptions. • Ability to meet schedules and timelines. • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and observe legal and defensible driving practices. • Ability to maintain a professional attitude and behavior and strong customer service focus at all times. • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. • Skill and ability to use tact, patience and courtesy in interpersonal relationships, exercise good judgment and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Ability to work independently or in a team environment. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: • Possession of a valid California driver's license. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for coverage under the District's liability insurance carrier. • Knowledge, skill and ability to use, or willingness to learn and use a two-way radio. • Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. GROUNDSKEEPER Page 2 WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical requirements below are necessary to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable a person with a disability to perform these functions. • Work environment is a combination of outside gardening work with frequent travel. Requires willingness and ability to drive vehicles on a daily basis in all kinds of weather, and continuously stand, walk, stoop, bend, lift and move about on any District facility to perform landscape maintenance. • Physical, mental and emotional stamina to work under sometimes stressful conditions, with frequent distractions and interruptions and deal with angry/upset people in a calm and professional manner. • Sufficient hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to use a variety of motorized and hand-held tools/equipment, perform gardening work, write, computers and process paperwork. • Sufficient visual acuity to see and read small print, and drive safely. • Sufficient hearing to conduct in-person and telephone conversations. • Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, and on the telephone. • Sufficient mobility to walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stand, stretch, reach and move around for extended periods of time up to an eight-hour shift (with the exception of breaks and lunch). • Sufficient mobility to enter/exit vehicles and drive to various locations locally. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Board Approved: 4/1/08

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent. • Three years in gardening and /or grounds maintenance work.Materials • Possession of a valid California driver's license. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for coverage under the District's liability insurance carrier. • Knowledge, skill and ability to use, or willingness to learn and use a two-way radio. • Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. To Apply: Complete and submit EdJoin application. To be considered, the following documents must be attached to you application. We will not accept any required materials on or before the day of testing at the District Office. Failure to attach ALL documentation required will result in disqualification. • Proof of HS Graduation: Diploma or Equivalent (transcripts in lieu of certificate/diploma ok) • Letters of Recommendation (3 Letters minimum MUST BE signed by hand and dated within 1 year)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. The only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. After applying for a position, it is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming posting information or interview dates. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, and actual or perceived sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. BP4030

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (TWO Letters of Recommendation Signed and Dated within the last two years (REQUIRED))
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or Equivalent (REQUIRED))
• Test Results/Materials (Unexpired/Passing Test Score for Groundskeeper; RECOMMENDED not required)

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent. • Three years in gardening and /or grounds maintenance work.Materials • Possession of a valid California driver's license. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for coverage under the District's liability insurance carrier. • Knowledge, skill and ability to use, or willingness to learn and use a two-way radio. • Possession of or willingness and ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. To Apply: Complete and submit EdJoin application. To be considered, the following documents must be attached to you application. We will not accept any required materials on or before the day of testing at the District Office. Failure to attach ALL documentation required will result in disqualification. • Proof of HS Graduation: Diploma or Equivalent (transcripts in lieu of certificate/diploma ok) • Letters of Recommendation (3 Letters minimum MUST BE signed by hand and dated within 1 year)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. The only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. After applying for a position, it is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming posting information or interview dates. The district is not responsible for e-mails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, and actual or perceived sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. BP4030

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (TWO Letters of Recommendation Signed and Dated within the last two years (REQUIRED))
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or Equivalent (REQUIRED))
• Test Results/Materials (Unexpired/Passing Test Score for Groundskeeper; RECOMMENDED not required)

Comments and Other Information

Testing Information: Testing for this position will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 9:00am, at the Adelanto Elementary School District (Board Room) located at 11824 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301. Calculators may be brought in for testing - no cell phone usage. Please report at least 15 minutes prior to testing time, the test will begin promptly. Photo ID is required at check-in. Test results for are valid for two years (24 Months), if you have passed the test for Groundskeeper with our district, you must submit proof of your passing score with your application, attach your test results to your application. All applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org and pass the pre-employment test with a score of 75% or higher to be considered for this position. All applicants are invited to test on the specified date.

Comments and Other Information

Testing Information: Testing for this position will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 9:00am, at the Adelanto Elementary School District (Board Room) located at 11824 Air Expressway, Adelanto, CA 92301. Calculators may be brought in for testing - no cell phone usage. Please report at least 15 minutes prior to testing time, the test will begin promptly. Photo ID is required at check-in. Test results for are valid for two years (24 Months), if you have passed the test for Groundskeeper with our district, you must submit proof of your passing score with your application, attach your test results to your application. All applicants must apply on www.edjoin.org and pass the pre-employment test with a score of 75% or higher to be considered for this position. All applicants are invited to test on the specified date.

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